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Royal Family
The Royal Family of England traces its history back many centuries. They remain an object of interest and fascination to the world today.
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Who was the last remaining duchess?
There are several remaining duchess. The duchess of Kent, Cambridge, Cornwall, York, etc
Did Queen Victoria's childen have childen?
Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (and Empress of India from 1876) was born Alexandrina Victoria in Kensington Palace, London on 24th May 1819. She became Queen on 20th June 1837 and reigned until her death on 22 January 1901.
On 10th February 1840 she married her first cousin, Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. He was born on 26th August 1819 and died on 14th December 1861. He was the second son of the then Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, which is in what we now call Germany.
Their children were:
- Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise, born on 21 November 1840 at Buckingham Palace, London. She was created Princess Royal of the United Kingdom and by her marriage to the German Emperor Frederick III, became a German Empress and Queen of Prussia. She died on 5th August 1901.
- Albert Edward, born on 9th November 1841 at Buckingham Palace. On 10th March 1863 he married Alexandra, a Princess of Denmark. He succeeded the British Throne as King Edward VII when Queen Victoria died and reigned until his death on 6th May 1910.
- Alice Maud Mary, born on 25th April 1843 at Buckingham Palace. On 1st July 1862 she married Lois IV, Grand Duke of Hesse and thereby became the Grand Duchess of Hesse. She died on 14th December 1878.
- Alfred Ernest Albert born on 6th August 1844 at Windsor Castle. On 23 January 1874 he married Her Imperial Highness the Grand Duchess Maria Alexandrovna of Russia, a daughter of Tsar Alexander II of Russia. He inherited the Title Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha from his uncle and he died on 30th July 1900.
- Helena Augusta Victoria born on 25th May 1846 at Buckingham Palace. On 5th July 1866 she married Prince Christian of Schleswig-Holstein and her formal title became Princess Christian. She died on 9th June 1923.
- Louise Caroline Alberta born on 18th March 1848 at Buckingham Palace. On 21st March 1871 she married John Campbell who was, at that time the Marquess of Lorne, in Scotland. He later inherited the title Duke of Argyle and Princess Louise became the Duchess of Argyle. She died on 3rd December 1939.
- Arthur William Patrick Albert born on 1st May 1850 at Buckingham Palace. As the son of the monarch, his formal title was The Prince Arthur. He served as the Governor General of Canada from 1911 to 1916 and was created Duke of Connaught in 1874. On 13 March 1879 he married Luise Margarette a Princess of Prussia and he died on 16th January 1942.
- Leopold George Duncan Albert born on 7th April 1853 at Buckingham Palace. Prince Leopold was later created Duke of Albany. On 27th April 1882 he married Princess Helene Friederike daughter of the Prince of Waldeck Pyrmont in the German Empire. Princed Leopold suffered from haemophilia and he died on 28th March 1884.
- Beatrice Mary Victoria Feodore born on 14th April 1857 at Buckingham Palace. On 23rd July 1885 she married Prince Henry of Battenburg and thereby became a Princess of Battenberg. She died on 26th October 1944.
Because so many of her children married into other European Royal families, Queen Victoria is sometimes called "The Grandmother of Europe."
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Who was the first british monarch to broadcast the Christmas message to the nation?
My Guess would be Queen Elizabeth II, but possibly Wilhelmina of the Netherlands as the Philips company was extremely advanced and had an ear-in for the Royal Family in the Netherlands. One of Two Queens./
What does the term fit for a king actually mean?
'Of the highest quality' - of quality or standards fitting for someone who is used to only the best of everything.
What happens if the First Lady dies during her husband's term?
Letitia Tyler (1842), Caroline Harrison (1892) and Ellen Wilson (1914) are the three first ladies who died while their husband was in office.
Who was the first member of the British royal family too reach 100?
Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother,,,,,,
Where did the duke and duchess get married?
The Duke and Duchess got married at Westminster Abby in London.
Apparently, yes. From many pictures and also friends and colleagues, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, has been said to be very "classy, polite and demure". The Duchess has made lots of friends in the Royal family and enjoys being part of it.
King/Emperor Edward the Seventh of the United Kingdom and Queen/Empress Alexandra of Denmark
What powers does Britain's Royal Family have?
The British Royal Family, as an institution, has little power over the people. However, the Queen does have some power.
Many people think that today the Queen is simply a figure head, and while her role in the government is largely ceremonial, British law does dictate to her a decent amount of power. The Queen has Royal Prerogatives, which are powers she can use at will. These Royal Prerogatives entail:
1) Closing Parliament
2) Appointing the Prime Minister
3) Dismissing the Prime Minister
4) Vetoing a Law
5) Declaring War/Peace
6) Issuing a Pardon
7) Issuing Honors
Now some of these powers are used commonly and at no discretion of others. For example Her Majesty may gives honors, whether in the form of a title of nobility or an Order. However there are others that she does not use quite commonly, as they would cause a constitutional crisis. If the Queen were to disregard the will of the people after an election, refuse to accept the new Prime Minister, and appoint her own, the public would be furious. Overstepping the bounds of her power could bring down the monarchy.
There have been many instances when the Queen has used some of these powers. For example when Parliament passed a declaration of war against Iraq, the Queen refused to sign it. The law dictates that the Queen is not encouraged to, but can, use her powers in defiance to her government. She was doing so here to show that she thought war with Iraq was a bad idea. In the end Britain did go to war with Iraq, but only after Iraq attacked British soil, and the war was still called a de-facto war because the Queen never gave permission to declare war.
Whenever these executive powers are used, because Great Britain is a democracy, the House of Commons can overturn them. So, it can be argued that great power lies within the hands of the monarch through these Prerogative powers. But at the same time, if the people want to, they can overrule her decisions through Parliament.
Which Royal Family member uses purple oil in their bath?
It is Prince Charles that uses purple oil whilst in the bath. He has done this for a number of years, mainly to represent the soothing affect that the lavender-esque feeling has on his skin.
Why did royal families often intermarry?
In order to keep the royal blood in the family; so the lineage doesn't run out.
What is the order of British Royal titles?
if you mean order as in the highest ranking, its ; ( gender ordered )
King / Queen
Duke / Duchess and Prince / Princess (same rank)
Marquees / Marquis
Earl / Countess
Viscount / Viscountess
Baron / Baroness
What is prince phillip's religion?
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, was Born and raised a member of the Greek Orthodox Church, shortly before his marriage to the then Princess Elizabeth (Future Queen Elizabeth II) he converted to Anglicanism and thus has been a member of the Church of England since 18 March 1947
Where did lady Diana meet Prince Charles?
She had been childhood friends of his brothers when they were little because they lived next door to each other. In the 1970's he was dating her sister Sarah and she brought Charles to a hunt at Althrope were they met for the first time.
What happens if a royal or noble marries a commoner of another nationality?
It is dependent upon the country in which the marriage takes place. In most countries today, there are no laws against marriage between a royal and commoner. For example, if a prince married a commoner girl, she would still be a princess and their children princes and princesses. In most European countries, a princess does not pass her princely status on, no matter who she marries, but if she marries a commoner, he will usually be made a duke, count, etc. and their children will be lords or ladies and be in line for the throne. In royal countries which are less modern, men can still marry commoners but princesses must marry within the royal family or their children will have nothing. For example, Princess Sayako of Japan lost her title, allowance and all other royal vestiges because she married a commoner and the law says that will happen if she marries outside of the family, which princesses always do. Basically, as far as Europe is concerned, there is no issue
When did Queen Victoria mother die?
The mother of Queen Victoria died on 16 March, 1861, at the age of 74.
